Intel Core i5-7640X | Intel Core i7-6850K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-7640X and the Intel Core i7-6850K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-7640X 4 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Intel Core i7-6850K which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2016. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000 (24) |
7 | Generation | 6 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Skylake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-7640X is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-6850K clocks with 3.60 GHz (3.80 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-7640X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6850K |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-7640X, while the Intel Core i7-6850K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-7640X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6850K |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 15.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 40 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-7640X has a TDP of 112 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-6850K is 140 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-7640X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6850K |
112 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 140 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-7640X has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-6850K is at 15.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-7640X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6850K |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | LGA 2011-3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
300 $ | Release price | 628 $ |
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Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-7640X | Intel Core i7-6850K |
Unknown | Unknown |